Metals are extracted from nonrenewable ores. Recycled metals capitalize on already extracted materials—making it possible to produce goods more efficiently, reduce the need to extract new resources, and cut down on energy and water use.
Author
Research Fellow: Miranda Gorman; Principal Investigator: Chad Frischmann
Publisher
Project Drawdown
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